About Bodwell

Bodwell High School is a private co-educational boarding school offering grades 8 to 12, and university preparation, in the beautiful North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Recognized as a leader among Canadian boarding schools, the school’s diverse student population of both local and international students makes it a rich and exciting place of learning.

Registered with and inspected by the Ministry of Education, all students who complete our Grade 12 program will receive a Dogwood Diploma, a globally recognized British Columbia Certificate of Graduation. Credits obtained at Bodwell can easily be transferred to the students’ home country for equivalency, although most students continue on to college or university after Bodwell, many with awards and scholarships.

In 1992, Bodwell's University Summer Programs began with programs at the University of British Columbia, University of Victoria and the University of Calgary. In 2006, a program located in the resort municipality of Whistler was introduced, replacing the University of Calgary. Bodwell's University Summer Programs is now a truly Western Canadian program located completely in the beautiful province of British Columbia!

As a division of Bodwell College, Bodwell's University Summer Programs has the history, resources, and vision to provide an education infused with love and care for our students. We are the biggest and longest running summer English program at the world famous University of British Columbia and this year we celebrate our 20th Anniversary! Bodwell's University Summer Programs is an experience that participants come back for year after year.

Program Goals

1.  To provide a safe, positive, and welcoming environment for all participants.
2.  To teach English in interesting and effective ways, improving students' conversation, comprehension, public speaking, and writing skills.
3.  To bring students into different Canadian contexts: academic, geographical, historical, social and cultural, to stimulate learning and create unforgettable experiences.
4.  To develop an appreciation for nature, art and diversity, and in the process, encourage expression, compassion, creativity and collaborative spirit.
5.  To develop students' self-confidence, interpersonal skills, and leadership potential.